Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23006, John Elwell, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass
Elwell, John or Ellwell Judith
NUMBER
Nr. 23006.
CONTENTS

Vermont. 8.607 Judith Cluett widow of John Cluett who was a private in the Revolution Increased from $65.64.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80. Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. and end August 29 th 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of Aug t 1855. and sent to
Thos S. Robinson Pennington Centre Vt.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 1 st , 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2. Page 62.

State of Vermont, } Rutland County, ss. On this day personally appeared before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Rutland aforesaid, John Elwell, a resident of Glastenbury, in said County aged Fifty Six Years and over, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the several acts of Congress granting pensions to Widows whose husbands served during the Revolutionary War. That he is the son of Judith Elwell, late of Milton, in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, the Widow of John Elwell, late of Shaftsbury, in the County of Rutland, and State of Vermont, who was a Soldier of the Revolution, as will appear by proof accompanying this Declaration.

That the said Judith was married to the said John Elwell on the 27 th day of December, A.D. 1781, as will appear by proof herewith transmitted, - That the said John Elwell died at Shaftsbury, in the year 1799, and that the said Judith remained the widow of the said John Elwell until the 29 th day of August, A.D. 1843, the day of her death, as will more fully appear by testimony accompanying this Declaration. The presence of John Elwell
Wm Haswell
M. A. Foss
Sworn to and subscribed this 13 th day of January, A.D. 1854, before me,
M. A. Foss Justice of Peace.
State of Vermont } Burlington County } S. H. Henry Kellogg, Clerk of the Court for the County aforesaid, hereby certify that Martin A. Foss is a Magistrate within and for said County, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and sub- scribed my name at Burlington this 20 th day of March, A.D. 1854.
Henry Kellogg Co: Clerk

I Thomas Ellwell of Milton in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont aged Sixty two years last July depose and say that my Fathers name was John Ellwell who lived in the Town of Shaftsbury in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont and died there about the time I was eight years old I well recollect his death as I saw him when he died. He left a widow my Mother Judith Ellwell, and four children, Judith Ellwell for myself — John Ellwell for and Lucy Ellwell and my Brother Joseph Ellwell was born about six months after my Father died — My Mother Judith Ellwell died at my house in Milton aforesaid on the 29 th day of August A 1843 — My Sister Judith lived till the year 1841 and then started to remove to the State of Illinois and on her way to that State I soon after learned that she was drowned and I believe she was drowned. My Brother John (as I suppose) is now living in said Shaftsbury, he made me a short visit last fall — My Sister Lucy is now (as I suppose) living in the Town of Crite in Will County and State of Illinois — I made her a visit some or eight seven years ago and she was then living, we had a letter from my Brother Joseph some two or three weeks since, and I understood from him then, that she was then living; she is the wife of Luman Hews — My Brother Joseph Ellwell moved from this town to the Town of Crite in Illinois and I suppose he is now living there, I had a letter from him some two or three weeks since as above stated — He moved from this

Seven in the Spring or Summer of 1846 and I have frequently heard from him since — And further Deponent saith not — The words "eight or nine" on the first page of this affidavit erased, and the words "or eight" interlined on the same page, before signed Milton December 19 th A 1853 Thomas Elwell
The foregoing affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me by the said Thomas Elwell at Milton in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont this 19 th day of December A 1853 and I certify that I am well acquainted with Deponent that he is a credible witness, that he well knew the contents of the foregoing affidavit when he executed the same and that I have no interest in the claim to which the foregoing affidavit relates and am not concerned in its prosecution —
Hector Adams Master in Chancery
STATE OF VERMONT, } CHITTENDEN, S. S. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
I, Deer B. Dyer J. S. Adams, Clerk of the County Court, for the County of Chittenden, being a court of record and having a seal, as hereto attached, do certify that,
Hector Adams Esq.
was at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and now is a
Master in Chancery
within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his signature to the foregoing jurat and certificate is genuine; that the said paper writings are executed according to the laws of this State, and are in due form; and that as such Officer, he is duly authorized by the laws of this State to take acknowledgments of Deeds and Depositions, and to administer oaths, &c.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Court, at Burlington, this — Twenty second — day of March — Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-4
J. S. Adams CLERK.

Intention of Marriage Between John Ellwell of Westhampton and Judith Traine of Greenwich Oct 20th 1781 October Twentieth Seventeen hundred and Eighty one
John Ellwell of Westhampton and Judith Traine of Greenwich Were Married December Twenty Seventh Seventeen hundred and Eighty one Dec 27th 1781
The above is a true Copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in Fair Legible figures as follows Dec 27, 1781 James W. H. Town Clerk of Greenwich
I James W. H. Above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the Town of Greenwich County of Hampshire State of Massachusetts and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town with the exception above named as certified by me James W. H. Town Clerk Greenwich Oct 3 1853 of Greenwich
Hampshire County ss on this third day of October A.D. 1853 James Harris above named appeared & made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed, & further Certify that he holds the office of Town Clerk for said Town of Greenwich & is a true & good & lawful Justice of the Peace before me. Leavitt Justice of the Peace

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
HAMPSHIRE ss.
I, Samuel Wells, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Hampshire, do certify, that Isaac  Moses Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit is, and ought to be given, to his acts and attestations, done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Isaac  Moses and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court, for said Commonwealth, this thirteenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three.
Samuel Wells Clerk.

add. evidence
Judith Elwell widow of John Elwell act 7 July 1838 Vermont
May 31/55
Addres N E Robinson Washington D.C.

I William Mixture Town Clerk of the town of Hardwick in the County of Worcester, and State of Mass- do hereby certify that I have carefully examined the ancient records of said town, and I find the names of Thomas, and Luce  Elwell , as the head of a family residing in this town for many years, about 1759 to 1766. I find recorded the names of some of the children who were born to them in this town. Viz Jones Elwell born born in the year 1759, (and by his wife Elizabeth) - Marks born in the year 1760, Anna born 1764 and David born 1766 but the name of John Elwell as one of their children does not appear to have been recorded, and probably the names of other of their children may not appear on record, as the Record of births was very irregular, and entirely neglected by some families. -
I also find the names of Jabez, and Thankful  Elwell , as the head of another family of that name then residing in this town, - and I find upon record the names of some of the children born to them in this town. Among them appears the name of Jabez Elwell , as their son, born about on the 28 th day of February 1772. - I further certify that I have not any interest in any pension claim connected with this matter. -
William Mixture
Town Clerk of Hardwick
Sworn and subscribed before me Almon M. Orcutt this 23 rd day of May 1885. - and I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named William Mixture and that he is Town Clerk of Hardwick Worcester County Massachusetts, and that I have no interest in the above matter. -
Almon M. Orcutt Justice of the Peace

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This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services. Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. B. W. 23006.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
February 4th, 1899.
Sir:-
In response to your recent communication you are advised that Thomas, Judith, John and Lucy Elwell, heirs of Judith and John Elwell, made an application for pension dated at Milton, Vermont, December 19th, 1853, which was allowed for the actual service of their father as a private in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war, for a period of nineteen months and twenty-one days. Place of his enlistment or officers under whom he served not stated.
Very respectfully
Alley Grant
Commissioner.
Mr. C. W. R. Radeker, Sheffield, Penna. Warren Co.
Respectfully returned

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
L. W. B. W. 23006. W. 22383.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
February 4th, 1899.
Sir:-
In response to your recent communication you are advised that Thomas, Judith, John and Lucy Elwell, heirs of Judith and John Elwell , made an application for pension dated at Milton, Vermont, December 19th, 1853, which was allowed for the actual service of their father as a private in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war, for a period of nineteen months and twenty-one days. Place of his enlistment or officers under whom he served not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. C. W. R. Radeker,
Sheffield, Penna.
Warren Co.

23006 Mrs. Elwell Dec. 19, 1833. Milton Vt
Mrs. Judith Traine Dec. 27, 1781, Greenwich Mass D. — 1799 Shaftsbury Vt She died Aug 29, 1823 Milton Vt Hadley Mass all 24.75 Apt E Smith Cal - Oct 7 d
75 Capt. Moses Kellogg Cal Ward Oct 5 m
Aug 77 Capt E Smith Cal Porter Oct - 4 d
Aug 20, Capt. Saml Clark Cal - Oct 3 m, 10 d
Aug 6-80 Cal - Cal - 6 m 5 m 11 d Nov 18 d
Par. to John, Thomas, Joseph Elwell & Lucy Hewes only Surv. children

Jas Chadwick

own
Amherst, Mass., Oct. 14, 1903.
Pension Office, Washington.
Sir:
I write to inquire if there is preserved in your office the record of one John Elwell , a deceased revolutionary pensioner ; who resided at Shaftsbury (or Glastenbury), Vermont; and if so, for what fee could I secure an abstract of the records, on the basis of which a pension was given & granted. His service in the revolutionary war was from Hadley and
OCT 20 1903

Hardwick, Mass., and the record of his enlistments, as published by the commonwealth of Mass., I am familiar with and so do not care for.
Yours truly, L. H. Elwell. (Amherst, Mass.)

23.006 WIDOW, &c.
File No. 23.006
Judith Shell ..... Wid. John Shell Deed Rev
Act Deed of
Index:—Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Feb. 4 '99.
C.N.R. Reader Sheffield, Pa.
Am. 1902 - H 50 L. N. Evans, Amherst Mass

Judith Elwell dec'd widow of John of Vermont admd July 7 1838 9 19 mar 42 8 p.m. $65.64
per annum from 24 March 1836 to 29 Aug 1843, when she died, to except 2 years,
Pay to John Elwell 'admr for himself and Thomas El- well - Lucy Hews 3 and Joseph Elwell 4 children
bequeath to
Thomas S. Robinson Bennington Centre Vermont

Washington, Aug 8 1855.
Sir,
In the case of Judith Elwell dec d . widow of John Elwell, Vermont: Act 7. July 1838 &c admitted for 19 Mos 4 days service as private at $65.64 per annum from 4 Mch 1836, to 29 Aug 1843 (except 2 years), Record evidence was filed, in addition to the admitted 19 Mos 4 days, in the following words; Viz.
"On rolls of 8 Mos service in 1775, on the October return of Capt Moses Kellogg (C), Col Ward Regt. as private from Hadley. - signed Coat roll Dec 28 : (Enlistment not found) -"
Your verbal request that the length of this last service should be shown I have endeavored to comply with, but am unable to further prove it, therefore I respectfully ask that the fact that he " signed the Coat Roll Dec 28 ", may be received as evidence that he served, in addition to the 19 Mos 4 days admitted, a sufficient length of time to entitle him to receive a pension for two years service - Very Resp ly & Att ly Serv t . Henry C. Robinson Hon J. Minot Com te Pensions

Application of Heirs of Judith Elmer widow of John for Pery Pension.
Henry Robinson Attorney
Burlington Center Vermont
Filed Aug 7. 54.
✓✓

State of Vermont Bennington District ss. I, Gervant Sibley, Regis- ter of the Probate Court within and for the Dis- trict of Bennington, hereby certify, that satisfac- tory evidence has been adduced that Thomas, Lucy, Joseph & John are the only surviving heirs of John Elwell, late of Shaftsbury, in said District, and that the said John Elwell, died at Shaftsbury, in the year 1799 or 1800, and left a Widow, by the name of Judith Elwell.
In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name at Bennington, this 20th day of March, A.D. 1854.
Gervant Sibley Register of Probate

11761
Vermont. P.
Judith Olwell decd. widow of John who died on the of in the State of who was a private in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Revolution time for 19 months & 21 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington at the rate of 65. Dollars 64 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of June 1855 and sent to Thomas C. Robinson Treasurer to the 4th of Burlington Centre Pension annual allowance ending Vermont.
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838.
Recorded by G. H. Gentry Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 1. Page 127.

9,607 Vermont Burlington Judith Olwell, decd. widow of John who was a private in the Regiment
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 65 Dollars 64 3 / 4 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. and mid August 29 th 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of June 1855. and sent to
Miss S Robinson Bennington Centre Vt.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2 Page 62.

11761 Vermont  V.B. Judith Cluett dec'd widow of John who died on the of in the State of who was a private in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Revolution time for Vnc \frac{1}{2} from $65.64.
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington at the rate of 81. Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of August 1835 and
Issues to the late of Thos. S. Robinson Semi-annual allowance ending Barnington Centre H:
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by G. S. Getty Clerk. Book Vol. 1. Page 127.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston :
December 24. 1852.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name John Cluett is borne on a roll of Capt. E. Smith's Co. from Hadley, as private from Feb. 20. 1775. 7 days.
7
On rolls of 8 mos. service in 1775. On the Oct. return of Capt. Moses Kellogg's Co. Col. Ward's Regt. as private from Hadley. Enrolled Coat roll Dec. 28. Enlistment offunds.
On roll of Capt. O. Smith's Co. Col. Porter's Regt. on Bennington service from Hampshire Co. from Aug. 17. to Aug. 19. 1777. 2 days includg. travel.
4
On roll of Capt. Samuel Cook's Co. Northern service, from Aug. 20. 1777. 3 mos. 10 days including travel.
3-10
On list of men raised to reinforce Gen. Army in 1780. for six months. from "Hadley, 2d yrs. 5ft. 9in. Light." arrived at Springfield July. 6.
5, 11
On pay roll of men raised for 6 mos. in Hadley, from July 5. 1780. Found. 11 days.

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Amos Walker Secretary of the Commonwealth.

6-445
I am now more fully than above stated.
years old, and my memory does not enable me to state the services:
Witness my hand, this A. D. 1852,
3 rd
day of December
Wm Nassell
Signed by said in my presence,
John L. North JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. C. Suffolk

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES,
made by the Attorney of the party who rendered the service.
State of Massachusetts County of Suffolk, Town of Boston
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office, of the service of John Elwell, in the war of the Revolution.
He was a native of the Town of Hardwick in the County of Worcester, and State of Massachusetts
He enlisted from the Town of Greenwich to Hardwick in the County of Worcester, and State of Massachusetts in the year 17 as a Private in the Company commanded by Captain
Regiment _____ in _____ and he served as follows,* viz:—
In the Battle of Bunker Hill and was several years in service,
* Here describe as fully as may be, the length of service, the rank, &c., of the claimant, or the capacity in which he served, and all other particulars known.

Richard Clive of the original
Andrew
St. Helens Compliments of the author Washington City D.C.

Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Official Business.
Judith Elwell John N. - Oct 11/843
Hon J. Minto Comt. of Pensions

Free
Hon. S. P. Hildreth Commision Merchant Washington D.C.

FREE
From Judith Elwell
Oct 16 1838
Hon G. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
386.67 428.89 14.45

Also Dr. Eustis
Salmon Eustis. South Hadley Mass
buried in 1775
on Hadley roll { Capt Smith vol 16 page 38 } age 75 Salmon Eustis

I find that in the papers of Thankful Elwell widow of Jabez, of Vermont admo July 24 1836, that Jabez and John came from the same place. It is shown that they were brothers and the senior was rendered from the same town of Hadley. I find also in Thankful Elwell's papers a note made by the ex- aminer that John Elwell is, on the same Hall's Recs, I have no doubt as to the identity of the parties,
Triplett

Additional Evidence in case of Judith Elmer. Revry. Suspened Aug 10. 524 4 th July 1836 — 7 th July 1838
Thomas S. Robinson Attorney Barnington Centre Vermont

Pennington Center N.Y. Oct 14, 1854.
Hon L. P. Waldo
Dear Sir
I have the honor to transmit herewith some additional Evidence in support the claim of Judith Elmer widow of John Elmer, which was suspended Aug 10 1854. —
I have endeavored to comply with the requisitions of the office as far as possible, and hope that the papers now filed will establish the claim — asking for it an early examination
I am Very Respectfully
Yr obedt Servant
Thomas S. Robinson

Judith Elwell John
St. No 1838

Washington D.C. May 31. 1855.
Sir,
I enclose, herewith, additional testimony in the case of Judith Elwell widow of John Elwell of Vermont, under act of 7 th July 1838.
Be pleased to cause the report in the case to be made to me,
Very Resp y Your Dis g . Serv t . A. C. Robinson
Hon. S. P. Waldo Com r . of Rev.
17824 17576
17253 17376

Judith Elwell, dec d widow of John Vermont
Inverness, July 7, 1838.
2700 per $80 per annum from March 1830 to 29 Aug 1843 - except 2 years, P 3 deduct $65 66 a year already paid. Pay to John Elwell's admr. for himself & Mrs. Elwell Lucy Elwell 3 & Joseph Elwell & children
sent to J. S. Robinson Esq Barnstable Centre no

Brief in the case of Judith Small & Widow of John
County and State of Vermont
act. 15 July 7 1838 & 3 March 1843
Claim, ("original," or "for increase")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record of service, supported by the affidavits of Izaiah El- well, Joseph Olin, Asa Dyer, Ira Fox, J. R. Robinson & David Hubbard, as to the tradition of his services. Record of marriage, the identity of the children as the children of the widow of the soldier in, shown by the (if for increase.) affidavits of the above named wit-
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Supers who are formerly certified
This Brief in his power accompanied the allowance of $65.84
The Massachusetts Records show that in addition to the service of 19 days & 21 hours for which the pension has been allowed, John Elwell was also one of the 8 months men of 1775 — making all his service over 2 years. Increase from $65.84 to $80 —
Name and residence of Agent J. S. Robinson Esq Bennington Centre Vermont
Thomson Dipple Examining Clerk.

Pennington Centre N.Y. Oct 31, 1852.
Hon L.P. Wall
Commission of Pensions Dear Sir
Herewith I have the honor to forward some new evidence to support the claim of Judith Elmer which was again suspended Oct 19. for further proof of identity &c -
It will be noticed that the administration has given a bond for $1000. - He is a man of considerable property also, and is considered an honorable and trustworthy man - I hope to believe the herewith submitted evidence will obtain the allowance of the claim.
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servant
Henry Robinson, per T.B.R.

Pennington Centre Vt- August 7. 1852.
Hon L. P. Waldo
Dear Sir
Enclosed are some papers in the case of the application of the heirs of John Elwell deceased for pensions due their deceased mother as widow of the said John Elwell - I should be glad to have the claim meet an early examination as possible, and reported to me for what may yet be necessary to complete the evidence.
With Great respect - I am dear Sir, Yours Obt. & Serviceable Servt. -
Henry Robinson
Attorney.

Additional Evidence in support of the claim of the heirs of Judith Merrill Suspended N o 10,524
To Thomas S Robinson attorney Pennington Centre Vermont

Pennington Centre Vermont February 5, 1855.
Dear L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir,
I have the honor to submit herewith some papers in support of the claim of the heirs of Judith Elwell, widow of John, which was suspended November 10 th 1854. —
Upon the decease of my Father, Harry Robinson, I was solicited by the heirs to continue the prosecution of their claim, and agreeable to instructions conveyed in your letter of the above date. I have endeavored to comply with the requirements of the Department as far as possible — I have caused a search to be made of the Records of the towns of Hadley & Hardwick, and as generally the Certificate of the Town Clerk, under oath, it appears that no other John Elwell resided within the limits of those towns during the Revolution, and the very plain & natural & undoubtedly correct inference is therefore, that our claimants are the heirs of the identical man who did reside there, and who performed the service claimed for him, and shown by the Certificate of the Secy of Massachusetts, to have been rendered by one of this name from the town of Hadley.
(Over)

I have further obtained the affidavit of Daniel Hubbard Esq., an old and respectable native of Hadley, now residing in Brattleboro U.S. By his statements made under oath, it is proven that John Elwell went from Hardwick at a very early age, to Hadley, to be brought up in the family of Edmund Hubbard, the father of our affiant and that while living with him he enlisted into the American Army , and that at an early period of the war, viz. at Punker's Hill he was wounded in the heel - showing his presence in the Army early in the war - Our Witness does not, of course, claim any knowledge of said Elwell's movements prior to the last part of the war, except by information given him in the family regarding him - but such knowledge is to be relied upon, as nearly equal to personal and actual presence, for the said Elwell was like another child in the family, and his movements and position would of course form a part of the family history - No other evidence could be more satisfactory, save that of a fellow soldier, to obtain which, would be, at this late day, a nearly undertaking, and one which it is not the practice of the Department to require.
Our Witness goes on to state his personal knowledge of the marriage of the said John to Judith Rain. His acquaintance with her, - states that they lived sometime in Mass & then moved up to Vermont.
(220.)

He does not ground his knowledge of their going to Vermont upon any late information, but was told 30 or 40 years ago or more. He also avers that from his intimate acquaintance with the people of Hadley, he knows no other John Elmer than enlisted the Army from Hadley —
I need not further enlarge upon the testimony submitted, — I deem it now to be so evident that there was but one John Elmer in that regim who could have rendered the service shown to have been rendered, — and the train of circumstances so identifying him to be the very man who lived with Edmund Hubbard, enlisted into the Army at Hadley, afterwards married Judith Dain — moved up to Vermont, and died there, leaving children who are the present claimants, that it needs no further arguing, but merely the being again brought before the Department to cause its speedy allowance — In conclusion I remark that but one of the claimants is in comfortable circumstances, The present Administrator is tolerably well off — The others are in need of the assistance intended to be given to them by the frames of the acts under which they claim — An early examination of their claim is respectfully, and earnestly solicited, by them & by —
Very Respectfully Your obedt Servant Thomas S. Robinson

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER COUNTY, ss.
I Joseph Mason Clerk of the Judicial Courts.
for the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Almon M. Orcutt on the thirtieth day of November A.D. 1852 was and still is
a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and authorized by the laws of this Commonwealth, to take the acknowledgement of deeds, and administer oaths, and that his signature to the certificate of oath upon the affidavit of William Minter
hereunto annexed is genuine.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said day of February hundred and fifty-five.
County, this second , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight Jo. Mason Clerk.

I William Mixture Town Clerk of the Town of Hardwick. Worcester County, Massachusetts. do hereby certify that I have carefully examined the Records of said town from its first settlement in 1736. down to the year 1800, and the name of John Elwell. does not appear in any manner among said Records. and there is no evidence on record that there was a man of that name capable of bearing arms, or doing military duty, residing in this town during the time specified - I find the names of Thomas Elwell and John Elwell, as heads of families during that time and a record of the births of some of their children. but no record seems to have been made of John Elwell's name, -
In witness whereof I have unto my hand the 30 th day of November 1854, at Hardwick.
William Mixture
State of Massachusetts Worcester County Ss On this 30 th day of November 1854, before me a Justice of the peace personally came William Mixture Town Clerk of Hardwick in said County & State & made solemn oath in due form of law to the truth of the above Certificate, and that he has no interest in the matter in any way -
Almon M. Orcutt Justice of the Peace

I Mr S Shipman Town Clerk of Hadley State of Massachusetts County of Hampshire, do hereby certify that I have carefully examined the Records of said town from the year 1730, down to 1800, - and I do not find the name of John Elwell upon said Records. If he were not born, married or died here, his name would not be likely to be upon said Records. I find no name of any Elwell upon said Records, but I have been told by some of the inhabitants of this town, that one John Elwell once lived here in the family of Edmund Hubbard, and moved away many years since, I can find no Evidence, either from the town Records, or from the inhabitants with whom I have conversed, that there was any other John Elwell ever lived in this town. I have no interest in any claim connected herewith.
Hadley Jan y 5 1842
State of Massachusetts Hampshire County
William S Shipman
On this Eighth day of January 1855, before me appeared Mr S Shipman Esq Town Clerk of Hadley in said County State, who made solemn oath to the truth of the above certificate - I certify that I have no interest in any claim connected therewith. Simeon Dickinson
Justice of the Peace

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
HAMPSHIRE ss.
I, Samuel Wells, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Hampshire, do certify, that Simon  Seaborn Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit is, and ought to be given, to his acts and attestations, done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Seaborn and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine: also that the instrument hereto annexed, purports to be duly executed and acknowledged, according to the laws of this Commonwealth, for the purposes therein expressed.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court, for said Commonwealth, this twelfth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one
Clerk.

Add d Evidence Judith Elwell widow of John Elwell act d July 1838. Vermont
May 31/50 Add d Rep. N. E. Robinson Washington D. C.

State of Vermont } ss Bennington County }
On this 23 rd day of May A.D. 1855. before me a Justice of the peace in for said County & State, personally appeared Joseph Olin Esq. aged 73 years, a resident of Shaftsbury in said County & State, who being duly sworn according to law made the following affidavit. — "I was born in the town of Shaftsbury in the County of Bennington & State of Vermont on the 9 th day of June A.D. 1781. — I have always lived in said town of Shaftsbury, and my Father also lived in the same town — I was well acquainted with John Elnell who formerly lived in Shaftsbury, and is now dead. — He worked for my Father by the day many times, and I worked with him almost always. — He did the last days work which he ever did away from home, for my Father. — He met with an accident about that time, which laid him up, and eventually caused his death. — He died in or about the year 1799, and was in my opinion, and according to my best judgement, about forty three or forty four years of age when he died. — He was the only man of that name living in this town, or section of the Country, previous to the birth of his son John , and there has never been another of that name in this town or this section of country except his child John & Grandchild John , who ever  did both live in this town. — I was present when he died, and attended his funeral, two days after his decease. He died in this town & was buried here. — I have often heard the said John Elnell talk about his service in the American Army during the Revolutionary War, and judged that he must have served a great part of the War. — He told me of a wound which he said he received in his foot, or heel at the battle of Bunker Hill. — His general reputation was that of

having been a Soldier in the Army during the Revolution. — I was also well acquainted with his wife. Her name was Judith Elwell . — They lived here together for many years, and raised quite a family of Children. though some of the Children were born since they came to this town. — They came, I was informed, from Massachusetts . — I do not know what part of the State they came from. — His Widow, the said Judith Elwell , lived in this town some years after her husband's death, and then went to live with some of her sons, in the north of this State, where I have heard she died. — One of these Children, named John , now lives in the town a little East of me, just over the line, in the town of Hastentbury , in this County & State. He did live in the town, but has moved over the line into Hastentbury . — I was formerly well acquainted with all the children of the said John and Judith Elwell , but they have all moved away, except the son named John , above referred to — I have no interest in their claim for a pension. —
Wit H. Barton
Joseph H. Olin
I now and subscribed before me on the day, and year first before mentioned, and I certify, as a magistrate, that the above named affiant Joseph Olin is a very respectable citizen of this town of Shastbury and that his memory seems strong and reliable, and his statements are entitled to full credit — I have no interest in the Elwell claim for pension —
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name as a magistrate of the town of Shastbury in the County & State aforesaid. —
Hermon Barton Justice Peace

Samuel H Blackmer Clerk of the Judicial Courts of Bennington County in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Hiram Barton Esq before whom the annexed affidavit of Joseph Chin purports to have been taken, was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths in said County and State, and that his signature to the same is, in my belief, genuine being well acquainted with him and with his handwriting. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and attach the seal of the County Court this 29 th day of May 1855- Sam l H. Blackmer Clerk

State of New York § Rensselaer County § On this 16 th day of January 1855, before me a Justice of peace in & for said County personally appeared Daniel Hubbard a resident of the Town of Brunswick in said County State, and made oath as follows - I was born in Hadley, Hampshire County Mass in 1776. My Father's name was Edmund Hubbard. I lived in Hadley until 1798, when I moved away from there. - I remember very distinctly one John Elwell who lived with my Father sometime after the Revolution, and who also lived with my Father previous to the Revolution having been brought up by my Father from the time he was six years old. - Of course I had no knowledge of said Elwell until about the close of the Revolution. But I remember him perfectly well as far back as I can recollect anybody. I have often heard him tell of his service in the Revolution, and have often seen a wound in his heel, which he received at the Battle of Bunker- hill. - He entered the Army at the commencement of the War, and served several years. - I remember of his marriage with Judith Train, who lived on the Edge of Hardwick in Greenwich, Mass. I do not now recollect the year of their marriage, but I can recollect him & his wife the said Judith distinctly - My older Brother attended their wedding. - The said John Elwell came to see my Father in his last sickness in 1791. Elwell & his wife then lived in Northampton Mass, and believe - said Elwell came from Hardwick to live with my Father. His Father lived in Hardwick. He was not very well off, as I was told, & having quite a family put some of them out to be brought up - and that was the way that John came to live with my Father. He was considered like one of the family & after he got through

living with my Father he came there very often to visit & always seemed to feel at home there - I heard he moved up to Shaftsbury Vermont about 50. or 60 years of age, and was told so some 40 years ago or more - I have never seen him since then - I believe I know every body who lived in Hadley when I lived there, and there never was another John Elwell lived in Hadley except the one who lived with my Father - I am now nearly 79 years of age, and my memory of the times when John Elwell lived with my Father is as fresh as if it were but yesterday - I am very sure that he was the only man of his name who ever lived in Hadley Mass. and that he was the only one who ever went into the Army from that town - I have no interest in any claim connected herewith.
Daniel Hubbard
Given under my hand before me this 16 th day of January 1858, and I certify that the above named Daniel Hubbard is a very respectable citizen of this town of Brunswick, and that he is entitled to the most perfect credit in his statements, - I have not any interest in the matter whatever -
Samuel B. Gifford Justice Peace Rensselaer County
N. Y.
STATE OF NEW YORK, RENSSELAER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I, AMBROSE H. SHELTON, Clerk of the County of Rensselaer, do hereby certify that Samuel B. Gifford , whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of proof or acknowledgement, of the annexed instrument, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgement, one of the Justices of the Peace of the County of Rensselaer, dwelling in said County; duly authorized to take such proof or acknowledgement. And that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that his signature to the said Certificate of proof or acknowledgement is genuine, and that said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the State of New York.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said County, this
19
day of
January A. D., 1858
A. H. Shelton Clerk.

Additional Evidence in case of Judith Elwell, mis of John - suspended Oct 19. 1854 ~~~~~
Henry Robinson attorney Bennington Center Vermont

State of Vermont S Bennington County S
It is hereby certified by this Court of Probate within & for said County & State for the District of Bennington, that John Elmer Esq. of Shaftsbury in said County & State son of John & Judith Elmer, has been appointed Administrator upon the estate of said Judith who died at Britton Vt. - and said John has given bonds in the sum of $1000. One Thousand Dollars, for the faithful performance of all the duties devolving upon him as such Administrator.
It is further certified that the two affidavits, depts annexed of Jacob Elmer & Asa Elmer, were taken before this Court the 2 nd day of October 1834. - and it is certified that the said Jacob & Asa are to me personally well known, and are both men of reliability & credible witnesses, and apparently of strong memory & good command of it -
It appears also by the accompanying testimony that of the children of John and Judith Elmer only four are now living - one having died since the orders thereon -
It seems to the Court that Evidence has been filed, which in connection with that which now accompanies this Certificate, appears to prove
(over)

Satisfactorily that John Elwell who died in Shelburne in this state, was the identical soldier who enlisted into the American Army from Massachusetts served there some length of time during the War of the Revolution, and that said John left a widow named Judith Elwell and five children, of whom four children only are now alive —
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and attach the Seal of said Council - this 31 st - day of October 1852 —
Warrant Officer Register Acting as Judge of Probate

State of Vermont ss
Burlington County ss On this 31 st day of October 1854, before me the subscribing authority duly authorized by law to administer oaths. Personally appeared Jabez Elwell aged 80 Years, a resident of Burlington in said County & State, who being duly sworn made oath as follows: — That he was born in Hardwick Massachusetts in the year 1774. — That his Father's name was Jabez Elwell, and that his Father was a Revolutionary soldier for a long time during that war from Massachusetts. That his Father never received any pension but that his Mother, the widow of said Jabez Elwell, named Thankful Elwell did receive or the children did for her the arrears of pension due her husband the said Jabez Elwell. — That his Father had a Brother one John Elwell, who also served with him in the American army during the War of the Revolution, from Massachusetts, and came home on furloughs with his Father to visit his family & relations at Hardwick & Hadley Massachusetts. — That his said Uncle John Elwell was married to Judy or Judith Main during the War, and by the said Judy or Judith the said John had several children. — That the said John

Continued to reside in Massachusetts some short time after the close of the War when he removed up into Vermont with his family, where he resided until his death, which took place as he believes about 1808 or 1809, when he was killed by an accident — That this deponent's father, the before mentioned Jacob Elwell also moved up into Vermont with his family about the time of said John's removal into Vermont & the two families lived near to each other for many years. — That after the death of her husband, the said Judith went to the north part of Vermont to reside with one of her children, and died in the town of Milton At about 1848 or 49 leaving five children then living, with all of whom this deponent was well acquainted That four of said children are now alive named Thomas, John, Evey & Joseph, one named Judith having died since her mother's death, — That the four named are known to be alive, as they have been heard from by letter within a very short time — That he is not in any way interested in the claim of said children to pension money. Snow subscribed before me Jacob Elwell in open court this 31 st day of October 1884
Warrant Shirley Register acting as Judge of Probate

State of Vermont ss Bennington County ss On this 31 st day of October 1854 before me in open court personally appeared Asa Elnell a resident of the town of Shaftsbury in said County & State aged nearly 79 years, who being only sworn made the following affidavit —
That he was born in old Hadley Massachusetts in 1775. That he is the son of Joby Elnell who was a Revolutionary Soldier, and Thankful Elnell wife of said Joby, for whom some arrears of pension was obtained sometime ago — That his Father had a Brother John who served with him in the American Army during the Revolution, and that he recollects the said John Elnell, with much clearness as far back as sometime during the War of the Revolution, and up to the time of his death in 1803 or 1804 as he believes — That he remembers of his coming home to visit his relations with his father, the said Joby Elnell, — That a part of the time the families lived at Hardwick so part of the time at Hadley during the Revolution — That soon after the War they all moved up into Vermont where they lived near each other several

Years, — That during the war the said John Elwell, married Judy or Judith Hain, and had several children by her, — That said John died about 1803 or 1804 — and said Judith about 1843 now that she left living five of her children, named, Thomas, Judith, John Eney & Joseph — who were her only surviving children — That Judith has since died and only four are now living — named Thomas, who lives in Milton Vermont John who lives in Shaftsbury Vermont Eney, who lives in Illinois — — and Joseph who lives in Illinois also — and all of them are now believed to be living — That he has no hesitation in declaring upon his oath that said children are the children of the identical John Elwell who served from the State of Massachusetts several years during the war of the Rebellion in the American Army — he does not know his officers, That he has no sort of interest in the claim said children may have for pension, but wishes them to get it, as he believes them justly entitled to it — Snow signed before me S. C. S. Elwell this 31. day of October 1852 in open Court as aforesaid.
Sarrant Sibley Register acting as Judge of Probate

I, Abel Elwell , of Birmingham , in the County of Birmingham , and State of Massachusetts , aged Eighty Four years, do hereby affirm and say, that my uncle John Elwell , died in Shaftsbury, Vermont , in the year 1799 or 1800 , and left a Widow, and four children, viz. Judith , Thomas , Suey and John ; and her son Joseph was born about six months after the death of my uncle. — The mother of my Aunt before marriage was Judith Traine , and I remember my Parents going to attend the wedding. I further testify that I have been in- formed and firmly believe that my said Aunt Judith Elwell died at Milner, Vermont , some time in the summer of 1843 ; and I have been informed and verily believe that their daughters Judith died some time in the year 1840 or 1841 , and that Thomas , Suey , Joseph and John are the only surviving children of the said John and Judith Elwell , and further saith not. Abel Elwell
Witness my hand
Martin A. Foss
Subscribed to me this 30th day of January 1881 M. A. Foss Notary Public
M. A. Foss Notary Public

I, John Elwell a resident of Glastonbury in the County of Bennington State of Vermont, aged 58 years, depose to say under oath. That I am the son of John Elwell, who died in the town of Shaftsbury adjoining on the 4 th day of November 1799. That my Father came to Shaftsbury some years before his decease from Hardwick in the County of Worcester State of Massachusetts, and that when he came from Massachusetts he had several children, who were born in Massachusetts. That I was born in Shaftsbury in the year 1797. — My Father was at the time of his decease about 43 or 44 years of age — He left a widow named Judith Elwell, whom he married in Massachusetts, & who was the only wife he ever had. — My Mother the said Judith Elwell went to live with my Mother in Milton Vermont, where she died. — Previous to her last illness, she became deranged, and during her derangement she tore up & mostly destroyed the Family Bible containing the Family Record, showing the birth of my Father, his marriage, & the birth of his family. — One leaf of said record was handed to me Mr. Harnes some years ago when he first undertook to obtain the pension to which we believe ourselves entitled, and it was our intention that the said leaf should be sent to assist in proving our claim, but through some neglect of Mr. Harnes, it was not sent. — Another record exists of the births of our family — My Father's general Reputation was that of having been a soldier in the Revolution during a great part of the war. He was wounded in the heel at the Battle of Bunker Hill. He enlisted from Hadley, Mass. early in the war. He was then serving a kind of apprenticeship with Mr. Edmund Hobland of Hadley. — That I have been appointed Administrator upon the Estate of my

Mother the said Judith Elwell, and have given Bond for the same, — I have now two Brothers, and one Sister living, who are the only surviving children of the said John and Judith Elwell now alive.
John Elwell
I now subscribe before me by the above named John Elwell, and I certify that I know him to be the identical person he represents himself to be & that he is a credible man & his statements entitled to credit. I have no interest in this claim. — Witness this 28 th day of May 1855.
Hiram Barton Justice of Peace
Washington H. E. Palmer Atty
I Samuel H Blackmer Clerk of the Judicial Court of Bennington County in the State of Ver- mont, do hereby certify that Hiram Barton Esq before whom the foregoing affidavit was executed was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths in & for said County & State, and that his signature to the same is genuine.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the County Court this 29 th day of May 1855. Saml. H. Blackmer Clerk

State of Vermont Bennington County 38.
I Sarent Sibley Register of the Probate Court within & for said County and State, acting as judge, do hereby certify that the affidavits hereto attached of John Elwell, Asa Elwell, & Joseph Olin were duly executed before me in open court at the time of their said " " and I further certify that the Evidence herewith filed seems to me satisfactory proof that the said John Elwell died in Shaftsbury in 1799, and the said Judith Elwell died in Milton on the 29th day of August 1843, and left five children named Thomas John Joseph Elwell. Lucy Hemen, Julia Bangs. — I also certify that the said affidavits Asa Elwell & Joseph Olin are to me well known to be entitled to credit as persons of respectability, and credibility. — I further certify that the Declarant John Elwell is duly appointed the Administrator of Judith Elwell that filed good and sufficient bond for the faithful performance of his duties, and I further certify that I have nothing of interest in this claim for pension. — In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Probate Court this 13th day of October 1854 —
Sarent Sibley Register Acting as judge of Probate

State of Vermont Bennington County 36
On the 13 th day of October 1884, before me personally appeared John Elwell Esq. a resident of Shaftsbury in said County then aged 57 years, who being duly sworn made the following Declaration - That he is Administrator upon the Estate of his deceased mother Judith Elwell, who died in the town of Milton in said State on the 29 th day of August 1843. - That said Judith Elwell was the widow of John Elwell who died in the town of Shaftsbury in this County on or about the 4 th day of November 1789. - That said John & Judith were married sometime prior to 1800, but at what time he does not now recollect, but refers to the Certificate of the Town Clerk of the town of _____ now on file at the Pension Office. - That said John Elwell was a soldier in the Revolution and served several years, as he believes, - thinks that he enlisted from Natick Mass. - and afterward moved up to Shaftsbury Vermont where he died as above stated, and left a widow the said Judith Elwell and five children, named, Thomas, John, Joseph Elwell, Lucy, now wife of Luman Nourse, Julia Bangs. - That said widow soon afterwards went to live at Milton Vermont with her son Thomas where she died on the day above stated namely on the 29 th day of August 1843, leaving as he believes, five children as above named, - who were the only surviving children of said widow, she never having married again after the

death of her said husband the said John Elwell. — That said John Elwell never obtained a pension nor did his widow the said Judith Elwell ever get any. — That he makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining what pension was due the said Judith Elwell to be divided among the children as above named. That he has been made administrator by this request for the above object, and he respectfully prays that he may receive a Certificate of pension which may be found due the heirs, that he may draw the same and distribute it according to law. —
That he is interested in the claim as one of the children, and has formerly filed an application in his own name for the benefit of said children — That he believes that he has furnished sufficient proof from disinterested witnesses, together with that now herewith submitted to establish & make valid said claim, application — That he wishes said Certificate may be sent to Thomas Robinson of Bennington Lebanon Vermont, who is now employed by him to attend to the business — Thom. H. Hubbell before me John Elwell the 13 th day of October 1854 in open Court —
Garraunt Sibley Register Acting as Judge of Probate

I Joseph Olin of Shaftsbury in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont of Seventy three years of age being duly sworn do depose and say that I was well acquainted with John Elwell late of Shaftsbury deceased and was present at the time of his death and attended his funeral said Elwell died at Shaftsbury aforesaid about the 4 th day of November A D 1898 leaving a widow of the name of Judith Elwell with whom I was also well acquainted and five children
I further say that I have no interest in this claim
Sworn subscribed before me this 25 th day of September 1852 in open court.
Joseph Olin
Garrent Sibley Register Acting as judge of Probate

I Asa Elwell of Shaftsbury in the County of Bennington & State of Vermont of twenty eight years of age being duly sworn do depose and say that I was well acquainted with John Elwell late of Shaftsbury aforesaid deceased I was present at the time of his death, and helped to lay him out, I attended his funeral, said Elwell departed this life at Shaftsbury aforesaid on or about the 4 th day of November A.D. 1849 leaving a widow named Judith Elwell and five children
I further say that I have no interest in this Claim A.S. Elwell
Sworn & subscribed before me this 25 th day of September 1854 in open Court
Garrent Sibley Register Acting as judge of Probate

Additional Evidence in the case of Dwight Elwell — measured on

I Ira Fox of Colchester in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont of lawful age depose and say that I was well acquainted with the widow Judith Elwell formerly of Milton in said County of Chittenden now deceased — The said Widow Elwell died in said Milton about the last of August A 1843 — I watched with her the night before her death and was present when she died — The said Judith was the widow as I understood of John Elwell with whom I was not acquainted as he lived and died as I understood in the South part of this State that is in Bennington County — I was acquainted with the following named children of the said Judith — viz — Thomas Elwell, John Elwell, Joseph Elwell — and Lucy, now the wife of Lyman Hewes — and further this Deponent saith not —
At Milton September 19 th A 1854
Ira Fox
Personally appeared Ira Fox who subscribed the above affidavit, to me well known, and made oath that said affidavit so by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth — and I certify that the said affidavit is a credible witness and well knew the contents of said affidavit before he signed and I swore to the same and I further certify that I have no interest in the claim to which the foregoing affidavit relates and am not concerned in its prosecution — Sworn to —
Before me Hector Adams Master in Chancery

STATE OF VERMONT, COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE,
CHITTENDEN, S. S.
I, Samuel H. Hurlbut , Clerk of the County Court for the County of Chittenden, being a court of record and having a seal, as hereto attached, do certify that
was, at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and now is a _____ Esq.
within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his signature to foregoing rat and certificate is genuine; and that the said paper writings are executed according to the laws of this State, and are in due form; and that as such Officer, he is duly authorized by the laws of this State to take acknowledgements of Deeds and Depositions, and to administer oaths, &c.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Court, at Burlington, this _____ day of _____ Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty- _____

I Joseph B. Robinson of Milton in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont of lawful age depose and say — that I was well acquainted with the widow Judith Elwell, formerly of said Milton, in her life time — I resided in the same house with her some two or three years next before her decease — and had been acquainted with her some twelve or fifteen years before her death — She died at said Milton on the 29 th day of August A D 1843 — The said Judith was the reputed widow of John Elwell who I understood lived and died in the Town of Shaftsbury in Bennington County in this State — The said Judith lived with her son Thomas Elwell in said Milton some twelve or fifteen years next before her decease and died at the House of her said son. And further this Deponent said not —
Joseph B Robinson
At Milton aforesaid this 19 th day of September A D 1854 personally appeared the above named Joseph B Robinson and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth — and I certify that I am well acquainted with said affiant that he is a credible witness, that he well knew the contents of said affidavit before he subscribed and swore to the statute  truth I further certify that I have no interest in the claim to which the foregoing affidavit relates and am not concerned in its prosecution — Sworn to Before me Hector Adams Master in Chancery